Episode 074 – The Emmys (2016)
Episode 074 – The Emmys (2016)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating video games on TV! The Emmys were last week, so we’re checking out some of our favorite video game-related shows, with special guest Cosmo, a.k.a. Big Smo!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the “excellent” title theme from Video Power.
- 54:30 – Emails! A special meeting ALMOST happens, and Huell wins something special.
- 1:14:45 – Ask the Sweet Boys! And girl, thankfully, given today’s question!
- 1:24:00 – Snifferoo. We’re ridin’ and shootin’ in the ole West!
SHOW NOTES
– You can find Video Power here, Are You Afraid of the Dark? here, and Nick Arcade here and Clarissa crossover here. Star Trek: The Next Generation streams on Netflix, and The Sampsons are on practically every network.
Episode 073 – Kid Chameleon (1992)
Episode 073 – Kid Chameleon (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are putting on masks to gain super powers! From 1992, we’re playing Kid Chameleon by Sega for the Genesis.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is the opening theme from the game.
- 33:00 – Emails! An old friend writes in, along with a foul-mouthed one, and one asking Huell something special.
- 51:00 – It’s everyone’s favorite segment, even more so than the show itself! Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 56:00 – Snifferoo. It’s a star-studded show about the entertainment industry!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Kid Chameleon is reasonably priced at $12.30 for the loose cart, or $20 for the box and cart. It’s also available on a bunch of Sega collections and individually, for $5 to $10.
– Mark Cerny worked on Kid Chameleon, Sonic 2 and a bunch other games.
– There is a Growing Pains video game, but unfortunately, it’s not based on the 1980s sitcom.
Episode 072 – Mike Tyson’s Punch-out!! (1987)
Episode 072 – Mike Tyson’s Punch-out!! (1987)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are sidestepping left and right to avoid heavyweight champion punches! From 1987, we’re playing Mike Tyson’s Punch-out!! by Nintendo for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is the nifty opening theme and main music from the game.
- 52:00 – Emails! Trump supporters, what about board games? What about asks?
- 1:08:00 – Ask the Sweet Boys! It’s litrully sweeping the nation! But not literally!
- 1:16:00 – It’s a Huell pick for next week!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! is pretty valuable, ranging from $26 for the loose cart to $96.55 for the box and cart. The non-Tyson version goes for $13, SNES about $25, and the Wii version is $11.50.
– The original has great music, but as Brisket points out, so does the Wii version! Listen to the full soundtrack here.
– From ESPN.com, an opinion piece on the popularity of the game, by Patrick Sauer.
– Joey Batz gets into the history of the series on his blog here.
– Important late addition: Kotaku’s ranked list of the Little Mac’s opponents, here.
Episode 071 – Crash Bandicoot (1996)
Episode 071 – Crash Bandicoot (1996)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are staring at the ass of a marsupial! From 1996, we’re playing Crash Bandicoot by Naughty Dog for the Playstation.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the Down Undah theme from the game.
- 33:30 – Emails! Why can’t we be “fun” and “goofy” like the Nerdist boys?
- 43:00 – We have two Asks in Ask the Sweet Boys.
- 49:30 – We are training like hell for next week’s game!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, the original Crash games have held their value well. The first one goes for $25 for just the game, and $32 if you have the manual. Almost all of the games are at least $12 if you have the manual and box.
– The world of Crash erotica is very disturbing, so click this link with caution. The same warning goes if you run any character from Crash in Google Images.
– Kotaku has covered the Crash Bandicoot remaster, here!
Episode 070 – Earthworm Jim (1994)
Episode 070 – Earthworm Jim (1994)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are whipping our way past rabid dogs to save Princess Whatsername! From 1994, we’re playing Earthworm Jim by Shiny for the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features one of the weird commercials that aired on TV for Earthworm Jim. You can watch the whole thing here.
- 38:30 – Emails! A special friend writes in, and a listener has an Ask about Japanese arcades.
- 49:30 – It’s the new favorite segment that’s sweeping the land! Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 58:00 – Snifferoo. It is a platforming video game that we will be playing that involves playing a platforming video game.
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Earthworm Jim has retained its value pretty well. The loose cart still goes for $15 to $25, depending on the platform, with double the price for the box and manual included.
– As mentioned by Pat on the show, here is Pacman with single-celled organisms!
Episode 069 – Bill and Ted’s Excellent Video Game Adventure (1991)
Episode 069 – Bill & Ted’s Excellent Video Game Adventure (1991)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are righteous dudes dealing with a totally bogus game! From 1991, we’re playing Bill & Ted’s Excellent Video Game Adventure by LJN (shudder) for the NES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features one of the nifty commercials for the movie, which is seriously much, much better than the game.
- 41:30 – Emails! We learn more about Ole Scooty, and there is a check-in from everyone’s favorite Pokemon lover.
- 56:00 – It’s the hottest new feature on this show! Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 1:03:00 – Snifferoo. Thank god, we’re playing a GOOD game next week… For reals.
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, the various Bill & Ted games are cheaply priced. The cart costs about $9, and the box and manual go for $22.99. However, it’s a horrible game, so do something more effective with your cash, like burning it with fire.
– According to Entertainment Weekly and other sites, Bill & Ted 3 is still on-track to be made.
Episode 068 – Pilotwings (1991)
Episode 068 – Pilotwings (1991)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are hang-gliding and parachuting and rocketbelting! From 1991, we’re playing Pilotwings by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is the game’s main theme and the flight club “lobby” music.
- 39:00 – Emails! Has anyone ever told Huell he’s like a regular Vic Romano?
- 52:30 – We help some more people this week, with Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 1:02:00 – Snifferoo. “Okay, wait. If you guys are really us, what number are we thinking of?” “69, dudes!” “Whoa!”
SHOW NOTES
– Check out Dale’s website here!
– According to Price Charting, Pilotwings is actually reasonably priced, at $7 for a loose cart and $22 for the box and manual as well. The N64 version is even cheaper, with the range set at $7.50 to $14.75, and the 3DS version is even cheaper than that, at $4.50 to $8.
– The Pilotwings manual, complete with printable flight log, is available here.
Episode 067 – Izzy’s Quest for the Olympic Rings (1995)
Episode 067 – Izzy’s Quest for the Olympic Rings (1995)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing an awful licensed game with an Olympic mascot! From 1995, we’re playing Izzy’s Quest for the Olympic Rings by Alexandria and published by U.S. Gold (a British company) for the SNES and Genesis.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the title theme from the game.
- 34:00 – Emails! We hear from some lovebirds this week.
- 52:30 – A sweet boy tries to stop us, but we persist onward with Ask The Sweet Boys!
- 1:01:30 – Snifferoo. Next week, we’re playing one of the classic launch games – literally! – for the SNES!
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Izzy’s Quest tends to be pretty cheap for the SNES and Genesis, with the loose cart going for $4.50 to $6.
Episode 066 – The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (1992)
Episode 066 – The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are smacking things with our pipes and yo-yos! From 1992, we’re playing The Legend of the Mystical Ninja by Konami for the SNES.
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which is the title theme from the game.
- 40:20 – Emails! It’s all about Pokemon love.
- 46:45 – It’s the feature sweeping the nation! Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 58:00 – Snifferoo. Next week, we are experiencing the glory of the Olympics! In 16-bit form.
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja is still somewhat pricey. The loose cart is $28.34, and the box and manual ups the price to $84.98. However, it’s available for purchase via the Wii and Wii U virtual consoles.
Episode 065 – Star Trek: 25th Anniversary (1992)
Episode 065 – Star Trek: 25th Anniversary (1992)
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are going where no man has gone before! From 1992, we’re playing Star Trek: 25th Anniversary developed by Interplay and published by Ultra (Konami) for the NES. We’re joined by special guest and lover of Ghostbusters (for real), Bob Hanson!
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – Intro, which features the tiny bit of the Star Trek theme that is in the game’s main theme.
- 54:00 – Emails! Ole Scooty writes in, and someone wants to know what Steve’s favorite number is.
- 1:03:00 – It’s our fastest growing segment! Ask The Sweet Boys.
- 1:14:00 – Snifferoo. For some reason, we’re actually playing a good game next week! One of the ultimate cult classics for the SNES.
SHOW NOTES
– According to Price Charting, Star Trek: 25th Anniversary is reasonably priced, at $10.80 for the loose cart and $29.14 for the box, manual and cart. The Next Generation is a bit more, in the $18.95 to $40 range.
– The Angry Video Game Nerd has covered a couple Star Trek games.
– Ultra was a publishing company for Konami, setup to bypass Nintendo’s strict five-per-year limit for companies in the U.S. Read more about the company on its Wikipedia page.
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